Artists Elaina Panagakos and Glenn Gillespie established VIRTU in 1995. Since then, they have worked together, side by side, throughout New England in the interior design field. Elaina earned a BFA from the University of Massachusetts Lowell. She graduated magna cum laude with a concentration in sculpture. It was her exploration in creating thematic structures to display her paintings that prompted the shift of her major from painting to sculpture. She is equally comfortable in both disciplines, and readily applies aspects of both in creating interior designs. Glenn is an accomplished graphic and fine artist with over twenty-five years of experience as an artistic resource for homes and businesses. He has been a self-motivated, commissioned artist since grammar school. In his personal artwork, portraiture and character studies are his focus. Together, they work in a broad range of styles, media, and techniques. Both are experienced in traditional painting, airbrushing, sculptural processes, glasswork, metalwork, restoration, and decorative carpentry. They are adept at working in any capacity required, as a designer, artisan, or both; and, offer their specialized, artistic services to other professionals in the interior design field. Each project begins with carefully listening to a client's concerns and objectives. Glenn and Elaina will work to create a client's specific vision, or provide a range of options when the possibilities are open to any direction. They are accustomed to researching and developing designs. This involves providing the client with detailed samples and illustrations. Planning and preparation are held in the utmost importance to ensure projects run smoothly and efficiently .